TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Call to Artists
Birds, Butterflies, and Blooms
March 22 - April 27
The Arts Council has issued a Call to Artists for the upcoming exhibit, Birds, Butterflies, and Blooms (March 22 - April 27).
The exhibit is open to artists of all ages who submit artwork in any medium that is in keeping with the theme of the exhibit title. Artwork is limited to certain maximum sizes that are included in the registration form (available here).
Drop-off date for Birds, Butterflies, and Blooms is Tuesday, March 19.
Questions? Call us at 828.884.2787, or email us at info@tcarts.org. We can't wait to see your amazing artwork displayed in the Arts Council Gallery!
Thursdays at Transylvania Arts
(a/k/a Open Mic Night)
March 21
Join, or bring, your friends for an evening of fun and creativity! Readers and listeners of all ages are welcome. Our guest author for March is award-winning author Daphne Larkin.
Larkin has written for the United Nations Press Office, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), UN Development Program (UNDP), Newsweek magazine, and a New York television evening newscast, and published stories in national magazines, including Parenting and Writer’s Digest (“Five-Minute Memoir”). In 2017, Larkin and her husband relocated to Cedar Mountain, and she now teaches memoir writing at Blue Ridge Community College and the Transylvania County Library, writes a column on memoir writing for The Transylvania Times, and is working on a book about the art, the alchemy and the craft of memoir writing.
Registration for readers will begin at 6.15pm, with the event beginning at 6.30pm.
Music Appreciation
with Mark Hall
March 20 - April 10
Mark Hall returns to the Arts Council this month for Bach to Baroque: A Four-Week Series. Join us for this "not to be missed" learning experience!
Bach to Baroque is a 4-week exploration of Baroque music and the genius of Bach, taught Wednesday evenings, March 20-April 10, from 6-8pm. No prior musical knowledge is needed: this class is open to everyone, from music enthusiasts to curious beginners ready to open their ears to the beauty of the Baroque era.
Mark will focus on a different facet of Bach's music each week, from his intimate solo works for violin and his majestic organ works to his intricate fugues and soaring choral masterpieces. Engage with interactive listening and discussions to grasp musical concepts and historical context, and discover Bach's influences, his compositional techniques, and his enduring style and legacy.
Registration fee is $10/class or $35 for the entire series. Register by phone, 828.884.2787, or "at the door" on March 20.
Storybook Art
for ages 5-7
April 3 - 24
Calling all kids, ages 5-7! Join Danielle Fox for Storybook Art at the Arts Council in April! Danielle will incorporate children's literature in teaching students art about art concepts. We can't wait to see their creations!
Click here to register.
Ceramics Studio Program
Classes
Teens and Tweens
We're welcoming Spring with another Teens & Tweens Wheel class at the Arts Council! In this class, Teens & Tweens (ages 12-16), will expand their wheel throwing and glazing techniques under the guidance and instruction of our Ceramics Studio manager and resident potter, Alia.
This class will meet on Monday afternoons, beginning March 18. Class size is limited so don't delay!
Click here to register, or register by calling us at 828.884.2787 or in person at the Arts Council.
Adults
Throwing Sets
Alia hasn't forgotten our adult potters! Join her in the ceramics studio for Throwing Sets, a wheel-throwing class for beginning through intermediate-level adult students. This class will meet on Saturday mornings, beginning March 16.
Click here to register, or register by calling us at 828.884.2787, or in person at the Arts Council.
Decorative Coil Pots
In April, Alia will turn from wheel throwing to hand building. Join your friends in the studio on Saturday mornings, beginning April 13 to create your own decorative coil built pots. This class is for beginning- through intermediate-level adult students.
Click here to register, or register by calling us at 828.884.2787, or in person at the Arts Council.
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students.
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions: 1-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to register.
Support the Arts in Transylvania County
Thank you for visiting the Transylvania Community Arts Council’s website. Now more than ever, the Arts Council needs your support as we face significant challenges to our programs and public events. In these uncertain times, YOU can help to support the future of the arts in Transylvania County by making a donation. Your generosity will allow us to continue our mission to enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by celebrating and nurturing the creative spirit of artists, youth and individuals throughout the County.
City of Brevard Public Art Policy
"In order to beautify public areas, enhance the quality of life for Brevard citizens, attract tourism, promote arts and culture, and encourage businesses to locate within the city, thus expanding Brevard’s economic base, it is the policy of the City of Brevard to promote public art, where appropriate, through the implementation of a clarified process and design guidelines."
In February 2021, the Brevard City Council adopted a Public Art Policy and Application Process, which defines "public art" as "art on publicly- or privately-owned non-residential property that is visible from public streets and pedestrian walkways to be approved by City Council prior to installation."
To learn more about the Public Art Policy and Application Process, see the links below.
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students.
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions: 1-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to register.
Current Events
The Transylvania Community Arts Council celebrates and nurtures the creative spirit of all artists throughout the County.
Art Gallery
The TC Arts gallery space in the Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts up to twelve exhibitions a year featuring local and regional artists. Visit our beautiful art Gallery (Gallery hours are listed below).
Art Classes
With after-school and Saturday classes, the Arts Academy is designed to provide a rich experience for our students. Spring classes will be announced soon.
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